Multiple reports describe a proposal by some researchers to reduce the effects of an expected “Super El Niño.” The outlets say scientists are warning that the phenomenon could be unusually strong and potentially among the most severe on record, with major warming of parts of the Pacific that can drive broader climate impacts such as heatwaves. In response, the reports cite an idea to “dim the sun” as a form of climate intervention. The concept is presented as a way to limit the amount of solar energy reaching Earth, with the goal of shielding oceans from additional heat buildup. The articles frame the proposal as an attempt to moderate ocean temperatures that contribute to El Niño development and intensity. The coverage focuses on the severity of the upcoming event and the extreme nature of the suggested solution, but it does not provide additional details across the two sources about timing, feasibility, or expected effectiveness. Overall, both outlets attribute the idea to researchers and connect it to efforts to prevent or lessen the worst impacts associated with a potential Super El Niño.